

Alpha State – Brain waves in the Alpha state range from 9 to 13Hz.Brain wave frequencies in this state range from 13 to 30Hz and this is a state of the “working” or thinking mind: analytical, planning, assessing and categorizing. Beta is associated with the alert mindstate of the prefrontal cortex.

Beta State – This is where we function for most of the day.This is why Tony Robbins and other educators have audiences jumping up and down or dancing around – to increase the likelihood of permanent assimilation of information and lasting change in one’s “state.” If overstimulated, it can lead to anxiety. Gamma state is the most opportune time to retain information. This is the state of hyperactivity in the brain and active learning. Gamma State – The brain waves are at frequencies ranging from approximately 30 to 100Hz.Let’s break down the five categories of brain waves: Slower wavelengths allows for more time between thoughts which then offers us more opportunities for to skillfully choose the thoughts we invest in. Meditation enables us to move from higher frequency brain waves to lower frequency and calm the mind. There are five major categories of brain waves, each corresponding to different activities we do. We can be in one of two states: either the mind is running us or we are running our mind.
